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Academic Voc
Academic Vocabulary 3
Term | Definition |
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Allude | to refer to, in an indirect way (used with to) |
Consecrate | a. To set apart as holy b. To dedicate to a cause; to devote |
Disseminate | v.-to scatter or spread widely |
Dote | to show excessive fondness for (used with on or upon) |
Exhort | to urge strongly; to warn or appeal |
Feckless | careless or irresponsible |
Implicate | to show to be involved with something especially something dishonest or illegal. |
Lament | to feel or express grief |
Monetary | of or relating to money or currency |
Pensive | deep in thought; dreamily thoughtful |
Pomp | a showy or dignified display |
Stilted | artificially stiff or formal in manner . |
Subjugate | to bring under control; to conquer |
Trauma | a. A severe bodily injury b. Emotional shock |
Wanton | a. Ignoring what is right b. Excessive or unrestrained c. Playful or frolicsome |